India, June 23 -- Montreal police have identified the officer who was shot dead in the line of duty Monday, June 22, during an intervention in the Cote-des-Neiges neighborhood. Montreal police announced "with profound sadness" that Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane lost his life "in the line of duty while protecting the public."

The Service de police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM) published the officer's name online.

Benredouane, 34, had been with the force since 2021.

"It is with profound sadness that we confirm the tragic death of Officer Benredouane while carrying out his duties in protecting the public. The tragedy occurred today during an intervention in the CDN sector," Police Montreal said on social media.

"His passing is a gre...